Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

Episode 61:  Welcome to thinking deeply about primary education, the podcast that gives you a peek inside the minds of some truly inspirational teachers. This week, it brings me great pleasure to present the finale of Season 4. And what a Season it has been. A huge thanks to Peps Mccrae, Sarah Farrell, Charlotte Mackechnie, Cassie Young, Nick Hart, Tom Sherrington, Oliver Caviglioli and Shannen Doherty. It really has been something else to share your wisdom with the world and I know that lots of people have learned so much thanks to your generosity.

Now this week, I have the tremendous honour of welcoming the one and only Mary Matt to discuss the past, present and future of professional development, as well as what lies in store when Primary Huh hits the shelves this Spring. 

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Without further ado, let’s spend some time thinking deeply about primary education.

Episode 60: Welcome to Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, the podcast that gives you a peek inside the minds of some truly inspirational teachers. This week I have not one, not two, but three wonderful guests for you, as I explore professional development and all things Walkthrus with the inimitable trio that is Oliver Caviglioli, Tom Sherrington and our very own Shannen Doherty. Where did the idea for Walkthrus come from, how can we get the most from this wonderful resource, and which pitfalls should we seek to avoid? We answer all of these questions and much, much more in another episode that you won't want to miss. 

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Episode 59: This week on TDaPE, I'm joined by Nick Hart as we explore all things school leadership. During another fascinating discussion, Nick takes us through his guiding principles for leadership, discusses how to build culture and trust in organisations of different sizes, as well as a sneak peak inside his mind with regards to explaining important ideas with clarity and precision. Without further ado let's spend some time thinking deeply about primary education...

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Episode 58: This week on TDaPE, I'm joined by Cassie Young as we explore how to provide the highest quality education for pupils with Special Educational Needs in a mainstream setting. During this fascinating discussion, Cassie takes us through her guiding principles, what life is like as a SENCO (while also Head Teacher) as well as sharing her wealth of experience and knowledge in this area. Without further ado let's spend some time thinking deeply about primary education...

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Episode 57: This week on TDaPE, I'm joined by the inimitable Charlotte MacKechnie for an extra special exploration of phonics and early literacy education. During this fascinating discussion, Charlotte takes me through both the theory and the execution of a high quality phonics offering for our pupils. Whether you're looking for guidance in your practice or a deeper understanding of early literacy, this episode is for you. Without further ado let's spend some time thinking deeply about primary education...

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Episode 56: When I asked who I should interview about mathematics during Season 4, one name came back. New to subject leadership, intensely passionate about task design and generous with her experience and wisdom, Sarah Farrell joins me this week for a conversation that will be immediately useful to teachers on every extreme of the novice-expert continuum. It was an absolute pleasure to talk mathematics with Sarah, so without further ado lets spend some time thinking deeply about primary education.

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Episode 55: This week, we have a guest who needs no introduction. Despite enjoying success as an engineer, mathematics teacher and Dean of the Ambition Institute, Peps Mccrae is best known as the author of his ultra concise books for teachers, and the go to for all things motivation. Referenced regularly from episodes 1 - 53 and everything in-between, it was nothing short of an honour to interview Peps, so without further ado lets spend some time thinking deeply about primary education.

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Episode 54: Back to business this week on TDaPE and I'm joined by Chris Such, Neil Almond and Elliot Morgan to explore how we might get the most from Pupil Progress Meetings. Discussing what to avoid, our ideal scenarios and how to make sure we use our time wisely, whether teacher or leader, TDaPE has you covered. 

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Episode 53: This week, in a special LIVE edition of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by Christopher Such, Shannen Doherty, Neil Almond and Elliot Morgan as we spend some time thinking deeply about primary education. As ambitious as a live stream recording might have been, there were a few tech issues during the chat but hopefully they won't disturb your listening experience too much. Thank you for listening and Happy New Year from everyone at TDaPE.

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Check out some recent editions of TDaPE Live:  

An introduction to phonics w/Christopher Such: https://youtu.be/LAAyL1V0Qp8 

Curriculum Coherence w/Neil Almond: https://youtu.be/RdvpGMGO1yM 

What every teacher needs to know about reading comprehension w/Neil Almond: https://youtu.be/-FAYG7sQHnQ

Episode 52 (TDaPE Christmas Special, 2021): This week I'm joined by Christopher Such, Adam Smith, Neil Almond, Shannen Doherty, Tom Oakley, Elliot Morgan and Tom Brassington for a special Christmas episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education. We look back on what we've learned this year, what we'd like to learn in 2022 and give thanks to the sources of inspiration that have kept us going throughout 2021.